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First, find an available vehicle or furniture color and order directly. Only if your desired color is not listed or cannot be clearly identified should you use the VILOU sample color request.
Selecting the right color based on its intended use is the quickest way to find the perfect shade. That's why car and furniture colors are listed separately.
First, select your vehicle make. If possible, check the color code with the manufacturer or using the vehicle data, and then compare the available VILOU colors.
Select car brandColor identification explainedFirst, check the existing furniture colors. The color shown on the screen is only a guide; aging, care, and light will change the perception.
View furniture colorsColor identification explainedFor brands with their own category, you can go directly to the available colors and products. For brands not yet listed separately, the link leads directly to the sample color request form.
A notice: A manufacturer's name alone does not guarantee a color match. Model, year of manufacture, equipment, age, and previous maintenance can all be relevant.
For vehicles, first select the brand; for furniture, directly browse the available furniture colors.
Ask the vehicle or furniture manufacturer for the color name. For cars, the VIN, model, year of manufacture, and equipment specifications can help.
Check the product name and color specifications. Screen displays are not color-accurate due to display settings, lighting, and the aging of the leather.
If the color is not present, unknown, or significantly altered by aging, a formula can be created based on a suitable original sample.
Transparent: VILOU collaborates with a specialized color laboratory in Germany to create the formula. This process can take up to approximately 14 days.VILOU gains access to the recipe, stores it in its own database and can retrieve it for later reorders.
| Initial situation | What is needed? | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Color abrasion, fading or superficial scratches | Cleaning, degreasing if necessary, matching leather dye and protection | Coloring and refreshing |
| Noticeable indentation, small crack or cut | First, repair the damage with suitable liquid leather, then dye it. | How to use liquid leather correctly |
| Heavy contact with grease, greasy or heavily cared-for area | Degrease thoroughly after cleaning; dye only when completely dry. | Apply leather degreaser |
| Large tear, seam damage, brittle or flaking material | Not just a simple color repair; have it professionally assessed first. | Check for damage |
The color described here is intended for suitable pigmented smooth and synthetic leathers. Do not use on suede, nubuck, Alcantara, or open-pore aniline leather without prior testing.
With the VILOU Leather Cleaner Clean thoroughly. Remove all residue and allow the leather to dry.
Target greasy, oily, or product-treated areas with the VILOU Leather Degreaser prepare.
Indentations or suitable small cracks before painting with VILOU Liquid Leather Repair and allow to dry completely.
Apply the leather dye in several thin layers using a sponge or airbrush. Allow to dry between layers and avoid thick coats of dye.
Once completely dry, VILOU leather dye is abrasion-resistant. A suitable Leather sealing It also protects against everyday friction and color transfer from clothing.
Do not confuse: The VILOU paint system currently offered in the shop can be applied with a sponge or airbrush and is abrasion-resistant after drying. The separate VILOU Professional system, including primer, topcoat, and topcoat, is currently under development and will only be offered after product release.
Durability depends not only on the color. Material condition, preparation, layer thickness, drying, and the stress placed on the repaired area all influence the result.
First, ask the vehicle manufacturer for the original color name and then open the relevant VILOU brand category. If the color is not available there or is unclear, use the sample color request form.
First, check the available furniture color category and compare the name to your leather. Since screen settings, lighting, and aging can alter the color, use a suitable original sample if you are unsure.
Yes. The current VILOU color system can be applied thinly with a sponge or, alternatively, with an airbrush. Several thin coats generally result in a more controlled outcome than one thick coat.
Yes, the current VILOU color system is abrasion-resistant once completely dry. A leather sealant provides additional protection against everyday friction and color transfer.
Yes. Dirt, grease, and unsuitable care residues can impair adhesion. Therefore, clean first and, if subjected to heavy use, additionally degrease.
Liquid leather is only needed if a noticeable indentation, a suitable small tear, or a small cut needs to be filled. It is usually not necessary for simple color abrasion.
If no existing color matches, a custom formula will be created based on a suitable original sample. This process can take up to 14 days. The formula will then be stored in the VILOU database for future orders.
Check the vehicle make or furniture color, order directly – and only request an individual sample color if no suitable color shade is available.